Speech and Language Pathologists - 2026-2027

St. Joseph School District; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Missouri is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves assessing and treating speech and language disorders in children, providing support to educational staff, and developing individualized education plans. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's Degree and relevant Missouri licensure. The role offers the opportunity to impact students' lives in a meaningful way, with a team-oriented environment and emphasis on telework capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license through the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.
• Individuals in their Clinical Fellowship year are encouraged to apply.
• Have or able to obtain a MO NPI (National Provider Identifier) Number.
• Have or able to obtain a MO NPI Number.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and treat speech and language disorders in children.
• Provide in-service education and consultation on speech and language skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized education plans.
• Serves as a resource to school staff to provide intervention strategies.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of children eligible for special education services in speech and language.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.
• Provides screenings to identify students needing interventions or referral for formal assessment.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to develop individualized education plans.
• Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers on speech and language topics.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for students receiving services.
• Assumes responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Skills

Master's Degree

Certification by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience with children with speech and language disorders

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

MO Board of Healing Arts license

MO NPI Number

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologists - 2026-2027 JobID: 1585

• Position Type: Special Programs/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Location: TBD

Qualifications

Required: Must hold a Master's Degree with a valid license through the Missouri Board of Healing Arts. Individuals in their Clinical Fellowship year are also encouraged to apply as the district is able and willing to provide appropriate supervision.

Certification issued by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts. Link to the MO Board of Healing Arts website to be licensed: https://pr.mo.gov/healingarts.asp . Have or able to obtain a MO NPI (National Provider Identifier) Number.

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Schedule

Per Approved SLP Salary Schedule

Direct Report

Director of Special Programs/Building Principal

Terms of Employment

9 Month

Eligible for emergency telework

Yes

Purpose

To assess, identify and treat speech and language disorders in children according to IDEA and DESE standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Participates in direct service billing for Medicaid.
• Serves as a resource to school staff members to provide intervention strategies.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of children who are eligible for special education services in the areas of speech and language.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.
• Provides screenings to identify students who require speech and/or language interventions and/or referral for formal assessment.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to develop a comprehensive and individualized education plan.
• Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech and language skills.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for individual students receiving speech and/or language services, including but not limited to therapy logs, progress reports, Individual Education Plans and evaluation reports.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Other assigned duties.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE